Tara Performing Arts High School
School Notes Overview:
Tara began as a vision and a belief shared by Greg and Laurel Fisher and Betsy Barricklow, the directors and co-founders of the school. In their experience as educators they found that many students were motivated and inspired by the performing arts. They observed that working within a yearly schedule which concentrates on a play or music at specific times actually strengthened and enlivened the students' academic studies. Initially established in 1994 as an after school performing arts program, Tara has grown into a vibrant educational community of approximately fifty students, their families, and the school's staff. Tara celebrated its first graduating class of seniors in 2001 and is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America....
School Overview:
Tara Performing Arts High School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Boulder County, CO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 42 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 17% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 12 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Tara began as a vision and a belief shared by Greg and Laurel Fisher and Betsy Barricklow, the directors and co-founders of the school. In their experience as educators they found that many students were motivated and inspired by the performing arts. They observed that working within a yearly schedule which concentrates on a play or music at specific times actually strengthened and enlivened the students' academic studies. Initially established in 1994 as an after school performing arts program, Tara has grown into a vibrant educational community of approximately fifty students, their families, and the school's staff. Tara celebrated its first graduating class of seniors in 2001 and is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Around Town | © 2009 Longmont Times-Call (The Longmont Times-Call)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 12:43:31 pm
Music student wins competition LONGMONT – Isaac Allen, a 12-year-old local music student, earned honors Oct. 24 during the Music Teachers National Association’s string competition for Colorado residents. Allen won the junior string category. - Theater Guide: June 12 (Colorado Daily)
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posted on June 5, 2009 at 11:34:12 am
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (80304) | School Zip (80304) |
(CO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,298 people | 4,301,072 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 71% | 33% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,268 | $51,174 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 35 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 66% / 34% |
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